Salah has previously taken flak from Egypt fans but now leads an undefeated team into the round of 16 to face Argentina.

Despite the ups and downs between the two World Cups, Morocco have once again risen as the top Arab and African team.

Eight years ago, it was Mesut Ozil, who has Turkish roots. This time, German manager tries to blame Kurdish Deniz Undav.

A promising midfielder marked for the French team, Bouaddi is a breakout sensation on his World Cup debut with Morocco.

As Palestine prepare for upcoming World Cup qualifiers, footballers are subjected to the wrath of Israeli violence.